Idaho Delegation Presses Defense Health Agency on Cancelled Prescription Contracts Hindering Veterans’ and Servicemembers’ Pharmacy Access

11.7.22 - Boise, Idaho -- Upon learning that the pharmacy benefit management organization that administers the TRICARE Pharmacy Program instituted changes that impact roughly 400,000 beneficiaries and cut out almost 15,000 pharmacies mostly in small communities, the Idaho Congressional Delegation pressed the U.S. Department of Defense’s Defense Health Agency (DHA) to ensure adequate patient access for servicemembers and covered veterans.

“While Express Scripts claims most patients will have access to pharmacies in their area, significant concerns remain that beneficiaries in rural areas, including Idaho, will encounter less availability that could undermine their quality of care,” the Delegation wrote.

For the full story, pick up a copy of the Mountain Home News or click on this link to subscribe to the newspaper’s online edition.